How can we help?
We help our best entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers turn their best ideas into commercial successes. We all share the benefits of this success — and that supports Queensland and Queenslanders to be the best we can be.
Grants and Programs
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Female Founders Co-Investment Fund
18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027
Learn how the Female Founders Co-Investment Fund supports innovative women-led startups preparing for early-stage capital raise.
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Australian Government Self-Employment Assistance Program
18 Jan 2024 – 30 Jun 2027
Learn how to start your own business or grow your existing business with the Self-Employment Assistance Program.
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First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program, managed by First Australians Capital
4 Feb 2025 – 4 Feb 2027 9am–9am
Boost innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for mature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland. Learn about program goals, support…
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Innovation Event Delegations
21 Nov – 10 Dec 2025 8am–12pm
Find out how the Innovation Event Delegations initiative can provide tickets to innovation ecosystem events.
Innovation stories
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Showcasing the achievements of Ignite+ graduates
3 December 2025
Discover how the Queensland Government’s Ignite Program is empowering entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses to succeed. Learn about the recent Ignite+ Commercialisation and Growth and Ignite+ Scale graduations, showcasing the achievements of innovative Queensland businesses and their impact on the state’s…
Upcoming events
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Essential Inclusive Workshops for Businesses
8 Dec 2025 8:30am–10am
the Precinct
315 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006Businesses want to be inclusive but often don’t know where to start. Our free workshop gives practical basics—get ready for…
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
8 Dec 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Improve diversity and inclusion awareness Enhanced skillset for effective service delivery Stronger connections with your customer base Opportunity to build…
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ASTN-GSIC Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort #10
8 Dec 2025 – 18 Feb 2026 4pm–3pm
Online (virtual)
This pre-accelerator program is open to startup founders, entrepreneurs with an athlete, practitioner or research background or intrapreneurs of sports…
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
9 Dec 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Improve diversity and inclusion awareness Enhanced skillset for effective service delivery Stronger connections with your customer base Opportunity to build…
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Disability Friendly Business Basics micro-credentials
10 Dec 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 12pm–12pm
Online (virtual)
Improve diversity and inclusion awareness Enhanced skillset for effective service delivery Stronger connections with your customer base Opportunity to build…
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Connectivity Cafe
10 Dec 2025 – 17 Jun 2026 12pm–12pm
JCU Ideas Lab - Atrium
14-88 McGregor Street, Smithfield QLD 4878No matter if you are a student with a great idea, an early career researcher, or an entrepreneur looking for…
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